Time Has Come for Routine Penicillin Allergy Testing in Obstetrics *
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3401801
Abstract: Objective This study evaluates penicillin allergy during pregnancy to estimate the proportion that could benefit from penicillin allergy testing. Study Design Retrospective cohort study of women with penicillin allergy that delivered from January 1, 2018… read more here.
Keywords: penicillin; penicillin allergy; obstetrics; risk anaphylaxis ... See more keywords
Health outcomes of penicillin allergy testing in children: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkad052
Abstract: Abstract Background Penicillin allergy labels are commonly acquired in childhood and lead to avoidance of first-line penicillin antibiotics. Understanding the health outcomes of penicillin allergy testing (PAT) can strengthen its place in antimicrobial stewardship efforts.… read more here.
Keywords: penicillin; outcomes penicillin; allergy testing; health outcomes ... See more keywords
P14: TRENDS IN GENERAL ANAESTHETIC ALLERGY TESTING THE ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.14_13578
Abstract: Method: All patients who had GA allergy testing at RMH between 1 July 2015 and 22 May 2017 were identified and a retrospective audit was completed. GA skin testing panels were standardised and comprised of… read more here.
Keywords: p14 trends; trends general; anaesthetic allergy; general anaesthetic ... See more keywords
Increasing the COVID‐19 immunization rate through allergy testing
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18979
Abstract: Vaccination of the population is required to combat the COVID‐19 pandemic. Allergy testing could reduce anxiety towards COVID‐19 vaccination and thereby may increase vaccination rate, however, its effectiveness remains unclear. read more here.
Keywords: covid immunization; increasing covid; allergy testing; immunization rate ... See more keywords
Matched Case-Control Study of the Long-Term Impact of Beta-Lactam Antibiotic Allergy Testing
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DOI: 10.1128/aac.01823-20
Abstract: Whereas the short-term impacts of antibiotic allergy testing on delabeling and antibiotic usage have been demonstrated, the long-term impacts have been less well defined. In a single-center matched case-control study from Melbourne, Australia, we demonstrate… read more here.
Keywords: matched case; case control; antibiotic allergy; long term ... See more keywords
Implementing Preoperative Penicillin Allergy Testing in Surgical Patients.
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DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001659
Abstract: Penicillin allergy is the most reported immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated reaction. About 10% of the general population and 20% of hospitalized patients have a history of penicillin allergy. Unconfirmed penicillin allergy with subsequent administration of second-line… read more here.
Keywords: penicillin; implementing preoperative; allergy testing; surgical patients ... See more keywords
Allergy Testing in Children With Low-Risk Penicillin Allergy Symptoms
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-2420aa
Abstract: D Vyles, J Adams, A Chiu, P Simpson, M Nimmer, DC Brousseau. Pediatrics. 2017;140(2):e20170471 To determine if children with a reported penicillin allergy were truly allergic. Children aged 3.5 to 18 years with a parent-reported… read more here.
Keywords: low risk; allergy testing; penicillin allergy; penicillin ... See more keywords
Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy
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DOI: 10.1542/pir.2018-0126
Abstract: 1. Alanna G. Wong, MD*,† 2. Jeanne M. Lomas, DO*,† 1. *Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong, Rochester, NY 2. †Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester,… read more here.
Keywords: immunotherapy; rheumatology; testing immunotherapy; allergy testing ... See more keywords
A Pragmatic Primary Practice Approach to Using Specific IgE in Allergy Testing in Asthma Diagnosis, Management, and Referral
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DOI: 10.2147/jaa.s362588
Abstract: Abstract Asthma afflicts an estimated 339 million people globally and is associated with ill health, disability, and early death. Strong risk factors for developing asthma are genetic predisposition and environmental exposure to inhaled substances that… read more here.
Keywords: testing asthma; diagnosis; specific ige; asthma ... See more keywords
Patient perspectives on penicillin allergy and testing.
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DOI: 10.2500/aap.2022.43.210090
Abstract: Background: Most patients who report penicillin allergy are found to tolerate penicillin later in life. Few studies have examined patients' understanding and beliefs about penicillin allergy and testing. Evaluating patients' perspectives may help identify ways… read more here.
Keywords: penicillin; perspectives penicillin; allergy testing; penicillin allergy ... See more keywords